Lower Spunk Lake - Avon Twp

Convenient to St Cloud

Lower Spunk Lake is located in Avon, Minnesota, only 20 miles northwest of St Cloud. Amenities like the St Cloud Hospital and St Cloud Regional Airport are only a half-hour away.

There are small-town establishments around Avon such as cafes, fast food, stores, auto shops, and more.

Stunning Lake Waters

The calm and beautiful expanse of Lower Spunk Lake welcomes you to recreate or relax, with scenic views to enjoy. It spans roughly 200 acres with a maximum depth of 28 feet.

With few homes on the lake, the lake is a quiet, clean environment. It makes a great place for kayaking or canoeing, but visitors also enjoy boating and fishing.

Anglers can find black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, sunfish, cisco, walleye, white crappie, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, bowfin, common carp, white sucker, banded killifish, blackchin shiner, bluntnose minnow, brook silverside, brook stickleback, central mudminnow, common shiner, golden shiner, Iowa darter, Johnny darter, least darter, pugnose shiner, and spottail shiner.

A Popular Lake Beach

Lower Spunk’s neighboring lake, Middle Spunk Lake, is home to Avon Beach. The beach has long been a local hangout spot. People of all ages dip into the lake’s cool, inviting waters.

Visit St Cloud

St Cloud is a beautiful city filled with historical, cultural, recreational activities to excite every visitor. From family-friendly sites to a night out on the town, this area is not one to miss.

Munsinger Gardens is a spectacular and beautiful garden next to the Mississippi River. These gardens are known for their shade-loving plants, including numerous hostas and ferns.

Stearns History Museum offers an extensive lineup of programs, events, and attractions for visitors about the history of people, places, and stories in Central Minnesota. Outside, there is an 80-acre nature park with walking trails, wildlife, and a skateboard park.

Beaver Islands Trail is a great spot for biking and hiking with excellent views of the Mississippi River.

The top-rated restaurants in the city are Coyote Moon Grille, Star of India, Granite City Food & Brewery, Olde Brick House, and White Horse.

Living the Lake Life

Lower Spunk Lake makes an excellent location for raising a family, retiring, or hosting renters. Its naturally beautiful scenery will impress visitors of all sorts.